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Here's your plan for discovering a secret speakeasy coffee shop hidden in a frozen custard spot. Watch the video 👇

Conspirators’ Coffee Lounge is shaking up the cafe game here in PDX, from a hidden spot inside a frozen custard shop.

New speakeasy coffee shop ☕️🗝️

Visit Black Cat Frozen Custard in Old Town-Chinatown, give the password at the counter, and unlock access to the secret Conspirators’ Coffee Lounge speakeasy!

Frozen custard treats

✅ Before you go
• try to take public transport - or be prepared to find & pay for parking downtown 

💪 Pro tips
• when you enter, head to the counter and give the person at the register the secret password
• you can find the password in the caption of most of @conspiratorscoffeelounge instagram posts (it’s a phrase in all caps)
• after you give the person at the front of Black Cat the password, you’ll be given a clue to find the secret door as well as a key to get through 
• here’s Conspirators’ insta: https://www.instagram.com/conspiratorscoffeelounge?igsh=eDE2MnY5eTYwZGls

Head to Black Cat Frozen Custard

Find cozy academic vibes at Conspirators’ Coffee Lounge, a secret speakeasy café for ages 13+, offering creative drinks and pastries in a unique hidden spot downtown.

Coffee & pastries

✅ Before you go
• no one under 13 is allowed in the cafe 
• after 8pm, it’s 18+ only 

💪 Pro tips
• you can order the frozen custard from black cat in the cafe as well! 
• they’re gonna start offering alcoholic beverages in the evenings as well - follow their insta to stay fully in the loop as they continue to settle in (they only opened in June 2025!)
• they’re open late! 

Kick back at Conspirators’ Coffee Lounge

When I heard there's a speakeasy coffee shop in Portland,

It's in Black Cat Frozen Custard downtown.

you need to give the password to the person at the counter in Black Cat.

You'll get a clue and a key to the secret passage.

you'll find yourself in the coolest dark academia vibes coffee shop.

I'll put more info on how to find the password below.

There's a downstairs which was filled with light

they have yummy pastries and great seasonal specials,

and you can also order any of the frozen custard from Black Cat on this side as well.

It was really delicious and I highly recommend trying some.

Here's your plan for relaxing with sauna sessions, aromatherapy, vegan eats, drinks, and socializing. Watch the video 👇

Secret Sauna PDX offers contrast therapy and sensory delights tucked behind Replicant in NE Portland. The wood-burning cedar sauna, aromatherapy, access to taproom drinks and vegan eats, and emphasis on social connection make it a unique experience that will leave you feeling totally revitalized!

Sensory Reset Hidden in NE PDX

Sweat, relax, and connect at Secret Sauna's wood-fired cedar sauna sessions in Montavilla, featuring aromatherapy, showers, fire pit, and drinks.

Sauna Relaxation

✅ Before you go
Make a reservation for a 60 or 90 minute session and your choice of social sauna, quiet sauna, FTWNB session, or a guided session: www.secretsaunapdx.com

💪 Pro tips
If you plan on visiting for regular sessions, you can purchase a 5-visit value pack to save some $$.
Check their socials for additional fun promos and discounts!

Relax at a Secret Sauna session

If you want to treat your senses with a total body reset,

Head through the Replicant tap room and follow the gnomes to

the back where you'll find everything you need to relax,

and a complimentary herbal tea station that is so good.

The social session is the perfect chance to enjoy the picture perfect

wood fired cedar sauna while you get to know your other saunagoers.

Melt away stress with personalized aromatherapy steam or cool off with

a beverage or your choice of a hot or cold shower.

You can even enjoy some fresh air and good company around the fire pit.

you'll leave with a clear head and new friends,

Here's your plan for tasting seasonal teas, learning brewing, savoring treats, and strolling spring blooms. Watch the video 👇

Enjoy an educational tea tasting with tea master Hannah Ma, then get treats from the tea house and wander through the spring blooms. 

Tea tasting in a Chinese garden 🍵

Book an educational tea tasting with master Hannah Ma at Lan Su Chinese Garden and enjoy a unique experience in Chinese tea culture.

Tea tasting booking

✅ Before you go
• book here: https://lansugarden.org/series/garden-tea-tastings/

💪 Pro tips
• both tea tastings were sold out the day we went, so make sure to snag tickets in as much advance as possible!

Book your tea tasting online

Join a guided tea tasting led by tea master Hannah Ma at Lan Su Chinese Garden, sampling seasonal teas while learning about Chinese tea traditions.

Tea tasting

💪 Pro tips
• ask Hannah alllll your tea questions - she’s got a great depth of experience and knowledge 
• get there early so you have your pick of seats - there’s not a bad seat, but sitting in the middle made it easier for us to focus on Hannah and get a clear view of everything 

Enjoy your tea tasting at Lan Su Chinese Garden

Enjoy delicious moon cakes and buy your favorite teas at Yun Shui Tea House, then stroll through the garden or join a guided or audio tour of Lan Su.

Tea house treats

✅ Before you go
• learn more about the tours here, including the number to call about tour times: https://lansugarden.org/visit/tours-guides/#public-tours
• they also have free audio tours if you can’t make a public tour! find them here: https://lansugarden.org/visit/tours-guides/#virtual-audio-tours

💪 Pro tips
• we ALWAYS get a moon cake from the tea house because they’re that good - consider trying one! 
• if you loved any of the teas you tried during the tasting, you can buy some at the tea house to take home

Get treats at Yun Shui Tea House and wander the rest of the garden

Here's how to have a tea tasting in a traditional Chinese garden in Portland.

tea master Hannah Ma is hosting traditional tea tastings in

the heart of Lan Su Chinese Garden in Old Town.

you'll take your seat with gorgeous views of the pond,

followed by introductions from Hannah and

introductions to your fellow tea tasters.

and hear about the stories and science behind Chinese tea culture.

and we thought it was really interesting that each steep tasted different.

perfect for tea enthusiasts or just anyone who's

curious about this aspect of Chinese culture.

you even get to take your tea cup as a keepsake.

you should go to the garden's Yun Shui tea house to enjoy some treats.

Then make sure to walk around the garden since your tea tasting

includes garden admission and it's absolutely full of spring blooms right now.

I also highly recommend joining one of the free

garden tours to learn all about the history,

so just call ahead to learn what the times will be that day.

You can also check out their calendar to see if

any other events will line up with your tea tasting.

Here's your plan for celebrating spring with matcha, artist pop-ups, and creative Polaroid fun. Watch the video 👇

Come celebrate spring where there’ll be artist pop ups, matcha making station, Polaroid deco, and free samples!

Tokyo Spring Pop-up 🌸 & 50% off Matcha 🍵 

Celebrate spring at Tanaka Downtown Portland with 50% off matcha, artist pop-ups, a DIY matcha experience, Polaroid deco, and free honey toast samples April 1–7.

Matcha Tasting & Art Pop-up

✅ Before you go
From April 1–7:
• 50% off all Tanaka Green matcha & tea
• Local artist & pottery pop-ups
• $10 Make Your Own Matcha experience
• $5 Polaroid deco station at SW
• Free Honey Toast & matcha samples

Locations for artist pop-ups & matcha making
• Gresham: April 1–2
• Downtown: April 3–5 & 7
• Bridgeport: April 4–6

Celebrate Spring at Tanaka

Spring is in full bloom and we're celebrating the season at Tanaka.

spring festival where they'll have artist pop-ups

and fun activities like a matcha making experience and a Polaroid deco station.

I love how their matcha has such a rich flavor and it's a beautiful shade of green.

where it's shade grown in volcanic soil and stone ground.

All the drinks I made and tried were all bright and refreshing.

My favorite was definitely the sakura or the watermelon.

Their matcha honey toast was also fun to eat.

The bread was fluffy and it was topped with matcha,

so come taste spring at Tanaka and BONUS,

celebrate by enjoying 50% off matcha drinks from April 1st to the 7th.

Here's your plan for enjoying vibrant brunch favorites like Eton mess pancakes and hearty breakfast burritos at Kingsland Kitchen. Watch the video 👇

Kingsland Kitchen is a vibrant Portland breakfast and brunch destination that delivers on every plate. Known for their stunning Eton mess pancakes with in-house blue cotton candy, perfectly executed Benedicts, and satisfying breakfast burritos. The energy is buzzing and it’s always packed—a good sign.

Perfect must visit brunch spot 

Experience Portland's vibrant brunch scene at Kingsland Kitchen Downtown, known for Eton mess pancakes, chicken benedict, and a buzzing, lively atmosphere. Arrive early for the best experience.

Brunch Dining

✅ Before you go

Arrive early or expect a wait. This place gets crowded fast, especially on weekends. It’s worth the wait, but come hungry and bring patience. Cash and card both accepted.

💪 Pro tips

The Eton mess pancakes are visually stunning and taste as good as they look—go for it
	∙	The chicken benedict is a solid order if you want something classic and well-executed
	∙	Their breakfast burrito is hearty and satisfying—don’t skip it
	∙	The in-house blue cotton candy on the pancakes is their signature touch
	∙	Hours are Thu-Tue, 9am-2pm, so plan accordingly

Arrive in Portland Downtown

Kingsland Kitchen is one of those must visit Portland brunch spots,

we always expect to find a place that is quirky,

and at the same time provides an elevated experience,

You know it's good when there's that crowd.

just looking at them was such a moment for me.

and the breakfast burrito was really yum and comforting.

and looking for a place to grab breakfast or brunch,

you cannot miss going to King's Cland Kitchen.